There will be many obstacles on the way to the promised single cable type USB-C utopia: new standards that aren't backwards compatible; USB-C sockets that outwardly look the same, but aren't functionally the same; and, of course, dodgy USB-C cables that can fry your exceedingly expensive Chromebook Pixel or MacBook laptop. In the mean time, might I recommend a healthy dose of vigilance, some branded USB-C cables and chargers, and if you're feeling fancy, perhaps a